Alex Eala ends Asian Games run with bronze medal, falls short against China's Wang in semis

GMA Network - Oct 1, 2026

Alexandra Eala ended her 2026 Asian Games campaign with a bronze medal after falling to China"s Wang Xiyu, 6-3, 3-6, 2-6, in the semifinals on Thursday in Japan.

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